In law, filing is the act of submitting a document to the clerk of a court for the court’s immediate consideration and for storage in the court’s files. Courts will not consider motions unless an appropriate memorandum or brief is filed before the appropriate deadline. Usually a filing fee is paid which is part of court costs.
Filing
Filing in law refers to submitting a document to a court clerk for consideration and storage. Courts require motions to be accompanied by necessary documents, such as memorandums or briefs, before the deadline. A filing fee is typically paid as part of the court costs for processing the document.